Bahrain’s Eid boom shows the power of the GCC getaway
Bahrain’s hotels are heading into Eid Al Adha with strong momentum, as families from across the GCC drive a surge in bookings for short luxury...
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Dubai lands a starring role in new Jack Ryan film
by Newsroom
Dubai is back in the spotlight, this time with a starring role in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, the new Amazon MGM Studios feature...
Panic pricing won’t lead to MENA’s hotel recovery
by Newsroom
When markets are unsettled, hotel leaders do not just need to react quickly. They need to react wisely. Across the Middle East, the hospitality industry...
Can MENA rebound a $38bn loss in travel spend?
by Newsroom
Fuelled by mega-projects, global events, and ambitious national strategies, the Middle East has been on an upward trajectory for tourism figures. However, ongoing political uncertainty...
Is the UAE leading the Middle East rebound?
by Newsroom
With the fragile ceasefire continuing to hold, the Middle East’s travel industry is starting to find its footing again, and the UAE is emerging as...
Trust is the new traffic: Fix your data, boost your revenue
by Newsroom
Forward-looking leaders are recognising that content is no longer a static asset, but a dynamic, distributed system that must be continuously validated across an increasingly...
MENA travel rebounds: Resilience, and a rapid return to the skies
by Newsroom
The Middle East’s travel sector is proving, once again, that resilience is one of its defining traits. After a sharp shock following the escalation of...
GCC dress code guide: Mosques, malls, and beaches
by Newsroom
Travelling in the GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)) requires an understanding of local dress etiquette. Overall the...
GCC travel enters a new era of sustained demand and decentralised growth
by Newsroom
Travel across the GCC is undergoing a fundamental shift, with 2025 marking the year the region moved beyond traditional peak seasons and centralised mega-hubs, according...
A different kind of year-end in the Middle East
by Newsroom
Whether you’re celebrating with family, looking to chase adventure, or simply want a story worth telling when January rolls around, we’ve rounded up our Top...